our work

Tidewater Institute protects the environment and preserves natural resources through advocacy, education, citizen-engagement and partnerships. Together we can create everyday environmentalists.

Partnerships

We build diverse alliances with the communities who can make a direct and lasting impact on the environment. The business community, education institutions, policymakers, the design and development industry, and arts organizations bring unique and important insight to achieving sustainability and translating thought into action;

We provide advocacy support to green businesses; and

We encourage environmental best practices through recommendations and model corporate sustainability policies.

Advocacy

We link federal and state policy to local environmental impact and opportunities;

We develop and advocate for state and local policy that protects our water, land and air; and

We enforce environmental laws when required.

Education & Citizen Engagement

We empower communities to protect the natural world through stewardship and action in everyday life: Good and Green—Live, Work, Play, and Create;

We host events, workshops and classes that promote sustainable living; and

We provide opportunities for citizens to get involved in advocacy through our environmental alert emails.